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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 975.57 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 975.57 and 211.66 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 975.57 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/975.57 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 975.57 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 206,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,489.15/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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